QUESTION: What’s the best soil for herbs in pots? I want to grow some container herbs this year and I'd like to give them a good chance of succeeding. - Janet B ANSWER: When growing herbs in containers, well-draining is the keyword for everything from the soil to the container … [Read more...]
18 Great Companion Plants for Basil
By Jennifer Poindexter Are you interested in trying companion planting around your garden? If so, it’s wise to start with a plant you know and love. Then you'll want to figure out which plants make the best companions. Let’s begin with basil. This is an herb that many people … [Read more...]
How hard is it to grow mushrooms at home?
QUESTION: How hard is it to grow mushrooms at home? I keep reading about all the health benefits of mushrooms, but they're pretty expensive at the store and I'm interested in growing my own. ANSWER: Growing mushrooms can be as simple as the method you choose. Some people like … [Read more...]
Open-Pollinated vs. Hybrid vs. Heirloom Seeds: What Do They Mean?
by Matt Gibson & Erin Marissa Russell Lots of people are concerned about finding out exactly where their food is coming from, and with good reason. Similarly, health-conscious gardeners want to know exactly where the seeds they purchase are from, and what type of seeds … [Read more...]
Vegetables vs. Legumes, Fully Explained
By Erin Marissa Russell Most gardeners (and people in general) know what vegetables are, and most of us also know that beans are legumes, but what is the difference between vegetables and legumes? Aren’t beans vegetables, too? What makes a vegetable a vegetable and a legume a … [Read more...]
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